And it looks like there's a lack of accurate, reliable data that would help gauge success rate (at least financially) of opting for FSBO over listing on MLS.

If we are talking about first loss position, then the opposite is true....the party in the first loss position will take the financial hit.

I am saddled with student loan debt but want to build wealth and gain financial freedom.

@Luis C Ceniceros LTV is relative...based on your equity position, strength of the asset, the economy, and your personal financial makeup...DTI- credit score.

CPA with financial planner licenses.

@Raj G.First, to be eligible for a Solo 401k plan you must be self-employed or have a legitimate business with earned income and no full time employees (over 1,000 hours per year) except yourself and your spouse.If you wish to invest in real estate then you need self-directed Solo 401k, brokerage or major financial institutions will not help.

I'm committed to find financial independence for my family and myself in the next 10 years.

I just purchased Michael Blanks new book on Financial Freedom and Real Estate investing that will be here on Wed.

:)I am from scorching AZ and thought I would introduce myself.Below is my profile "about me".In 2018, the light bulb went off for me.Many of you know this feeling.I have committed my life to personal development and attaining financial freedom, using real estate as that vehicle.Currently, I am a physical therapy student.I am working on the skills of attaining money, keeping money, and using money.My 5 year plan is to save what I can as a broke student, eventually completing my savings as a graduate and new physical therapist.Over my next 5 years of saving, my goal is to read over 150 books and learn everything I can about real estate and business topics.I believe this knowledge and quest to build relationships with local investors will allow me to hit the ground running once my savings and career goals catch up.I lover BiggerPockets, and I am excited to be active in the community.I am a newbie, but I will not be a newbie that posts one time and disappears forever.Say Hi!

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